Ucore, Sumitomo team up on rare earth supply chain development
Geopolitics · Mining.com ·
Ucore Rare Metals has partnered with Japan's Sumitomo Corp. to develop a diversified rare earth supply chain across North America and allied markets. The deal aims to advance Ucore's RapidSX refining technology and secure feedstock for its planned Louisiana facility, reducing reliance on China for rare earth processing.